Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Definium Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing psychedelic-based therapeutics for psychiatric and neurological disorders. The Staff Accountant will support the accounting team with accounts payable, general ledger accounting, cash activity, reconciliations, and month-end and quarter-end close activities in a fast-paced public company environment.
Responsibilities
- Process and review vendor invoices through Coupa, ensuring appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and approvals are obtained
- Assist with vendor setup and maintenance as needed
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries
- Maintain accurate and complete AP records and supporting documentation
- Assist with month-end AP close activities, including reviewing outstanding invoices and accrued expenses
- Prepare and process weekly vendor payments through Coupa in accordance with established payment procedures and internal controls
- Assist with cash activity and bank-related accounting, including recording miscellaneous cash receipts and disbursements
- Prepare miscellaneous and routine general ledger journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
- Assist with bank and cash account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities
- Perform other accounting, compliance, and internal control-related responsibilities as needed to support the company's financial reporting and growth objectives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Previous experience with accounting in a publicly traded company required
- Familiarity with SOX and internal control requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to present numeric data effectively
- Exceptional time-management abilities and strong follow-through skills required
- Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with minimal supervision
- Professional, team-oriented, collaborative, and "can-do" attitude
- Intermediate-to-advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Previous experience with Coupa preferred
- Previous experience with NetSuite preferred
- 1-3+ years of accounting experience within the life science industry preferred
Benefits
- Additional compensation, including bonus and equity
- 100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
- 401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date
- Flexible time off
- Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!
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